How to travel from Baltimore to New York, United States of America

The distance between Baltimore and New York is around 184 miles (296km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Baltimore to New York by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to New York La Guardia (LGA), Train

Fly from Baltimore (BWI) to New York La Guardia (LGA) then take the train to New York Penn Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    $150
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    $110
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Bus

Take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal New York NY.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    $45
Operated by

Peter Pan Bus Lines

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Drive

Drive to New York.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance187 miles (301km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baltimore and New York

There are several options for getting from Baltimore to New York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $31 and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $150.

The distance between Baltimore and New York is around 184 miles (296km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169 miles (272km)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Baltimore and New York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baltimore to New York is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx $150.

The cheapest way to travel between Baltimore and New York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $31 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Baltimore and New York. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Baltimore and New York with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 25m.

Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak run train services between Baltimore and New York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baltimore and New York. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Baltimore and New York with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 20m.

Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound USA, Maryland Transit and Megabus run regular bus services between Baltimore and New York. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Baltimore to New York. We recommend that you fly from Baltimore (BWI) to New York JFK (JFK) then take the train to New York Penn Station. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to New York is LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (LGA) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from New York. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (EWR) and Teterboro Airport (TEB) (TEB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Baltimore and New York. The distance is around 187 miles (301km) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baltimore to New York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around $110.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Baltimore and New York

Transport options from Baltimore to New York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to New York La Guardia (LGA), Train + 5 similar
2h 10m
$150
hourly326km (203 miles)
Plane and Train2h 20m
$240
hourly337km (209 miles)
Train and Plane2h 45m
$295
hourly434km (270 miles)
Train to Washington Union Station, plane2h 45m
$310
hourly416km (258 miles)
Train to Philadelphia, plane2h 55m
$370
hourly315km (196 miles)
Fly to Islip (ISP), Train3h 5m
$155
hourly456km (283 miles)
Train
2h 25m
$110
hourly296km (184 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 20m
$45
every 4 hours311km (193 miles)
Bus via White Marsh Park & Ride4h 15m
$31
hourly314km (195 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
$19
on demand301km (187 miles)

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Airports near New York

The following major airports near New York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

LGA
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from New York
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from New York
TEB
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10 miles (16km) from New York